Bernard, an American architect and a self-styled swinging playboy, keeps a flat in Paris that he uses as his base of operations for a ridiculous scheme: by only dating air hostesses who serve on international routes and paying careful attention to their airlines’ timetables, he can juggle three different ladies whose paths never cross.

But the invention of a super-high-speed Boeing jet and a huge North Atlantic storm system conspire to bring all three ladies to the apartment simultaneously, wreaking havoc on Bernard’s plans.

From an overweight jockey to a desperate movie producer, from a domineering mother to a Week-at-a-Glance salesman, the play's characters are all intent on holding their lives together by keeping reality at bay.

November 16 – December 23, 2017

OFFICE HOURS

By Norm Foster

Reviews

"Office Hours is an entertaining show that goes easy on the brain even while providing strong comedic situations."- Daniel Skora, It's All Theatre

"In the program notes for Tipping Point’s Office Hours, one of the actors mentions being proud to help 'you escape into genuine laughter' during these stressful times. And sheer silly escapism is exactly what the show has to offer."- Amy J. Parrent, Encore Michigan

Now Touring in the Metro Detroit Area!

The funniest play about depression you'll ever see

The list began after her first attempt. A list of everything brilliant about the world. Everything worth living for:

1. Ice cream.2. Water fights.3. Staying up past your bedtime and being allowed to watch TV.4. The color yellow.5. Things with stripes.6. Rollercoasters.

It’s a story that’s as heartwarming as it is discussion-worthy, and it’ll leave theatre-goers better off for having experienced it.

The play was written by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe and originated at Britain's Ludlow Fringe Festival in 2013. It has been performed at New York City’s Barrow Street Theatre and was recently the subject of an HBO documentary. The Guardian called the play “Heart-wrenching, hilarious... possibly one of the funniest plays you'll ever see, full stop.”

“The intimate nature of our 100+ seat theatre, combined with the immersive storytelling in this play is a formula for a beautiful production,” said James R. Kuhl, Tipping Point’s Producing Artistic Director and one of two actors that will take the stage for the run of the show. The second actor, Katherine Banks, presents the same script, allowing for a different take on the role and an opportunity for audiences to enjoy this wonderful tale from a female storyteller.

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January 18 – February 25, 2018

EVERY BRILLIANT THING

by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe

Reviews

"There are many reasons to see this Tipping Point Theatre production – the laughs, the relevance of the message, the fine acting. If for no other reason, take a friend or loved one to be reminded of the innumerable brilliant things that grace our lives. This play will help you see them. And here’s the trick – they’re everywhere." -Patrice Nolan, Encore Michigan

"'Every Brilliant Thing' may be the most singularly affecting play you will see this year, not only because of the message it contains, but in the way it is presented."-Daniel Skora, it's All Theatre

"Kuhl’s performance was marked by his extraordinary acting skills and his big heart; both were evident as he went from naïve boy to cynical teenager to hopeful romantic to melancholy adult."-By Ronelle Grier, The Oakland Press

"So, yes, this is a story speckled with sadness. Yet it's also filled with genuine, heart-warming laughs. Ultimately, though, Every Brilliant Thing is an uplifting and hope-filled tale brilliantly told that shows us the resiliency of the human spirit. And it's one that theatergoers won't soon forget."-Donald V. Calamia, The Cranky Critic

Abby isn't known for her friendliness at Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, and that's just the way she likes it. After all, when nobody wants to be your roommate, you get a double room with a view all to yourself.

When Marilyn moves in, with her cheery disposition and optimistic outlook, Abby knows she'll need to break her if she wants her privacy back. But Marilyn isn't going down without a fight. And that's when they make "The Bet."

How far will they go in this hilarious escalation of pranks, tricks, and attacks?

Reviews

"This isn’t a play about 'old people.' This is a play about all of us and the need for kindness and empathy and acknowledgment in. the. moment. Attention must be paid."- Roy Sexton,EncoreMichigan.com

RIPCORD

by David Lindsay-Abaire

When Rob and Maddie, longtime Michiganders, move down South for Maddie's new job, Rob quickly discovers that the opossum living under their deck isn't the worst of his problems.

When their friendly next-door neighbor invites Rob to join him in a Civil War reenactment, a simple and comical misunderstanding ignites a hilarious private war that threatens to demolish the couple's new life before it even begins.

See if geography can bind these two sides or if the battle wounds will cut too deep.

NORTHERN AGGRESSION

By Joseph Zettelmaier

May 17 – June 24, 2018

When a freak accident leaves Carl - a successful science writer - with amnesia, his wife, Miranda, has to help him pick up the pieces. The only problem is, their marriage was already heading towards trouble.

With Carl's memory loss and new personality, Miranda struggles to see past the man he once was. She is forced to decide between helping him remember all that he's lost or forgetting her past and moving on.

"...smart direction from Frannie Shepherd-Bates... allows each of her talented actors to shine and genius set and projection design from Moníka Essen... elevates the narrative with a hauntingly dream-like quality."-Roy Sexton, EncoreMichigan.com

"It’s especially gratifying to see a touch of empathy and humanity gracing a theatrical production - and when the play stays zoned in on Miranda and Carl’s building-from-the-ash relationship - this remarkable show leaves you more than satisfied."-Nate Adams, TheOnlyCritic.com